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	Federal Way Public Schools

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Lesson 5

Understanding Literary Elements

Objectives/Vocab/Tips > Examples: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 > Practice: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 > Self Check

Self Check:

Name:
Teacher:

Yes	No		I met these objectives and I can do these things:
		1.	Are you actively thinking as you read, identifying all kinds of literary elements: plot elements like setting and conflict, figurative language like simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia stylistic devices like humor, irony and exaggeration?
		2.	Can you figure out what is different from the expected, to understand irony?
		3.	Do you enjoy the meaning figurative language gives to a comparison or personification, or even just the sound of the words?
		4.	Do you feel confident in scoring a writing using the extended response criteria?
		5.	Is it easy to find examples in a story or poem to identify plot elements, like setting or resolution?
		6.	Will you be able to apply what you learned to other stories and poems?

What are two things you learned in this lesson that will help you understand stories and poems better? What was your favorite and least favorite?

Why do you think it is important to be able identify and figure out the meanings of figurative language, and things like irony and exaggeration?

At the beginning of this lesson there were some objectives listed, or skills you were going to practice and learn. Check each skill you have accomplished:

	Review the meaning of a long list of literary elements, such as plot, conflict, setting, theme, and more,
	Review examples of figurative language, such as simile, metaphor, personification and more,
	Review stylistic devices such as exaggeration, irony, humor, and dialogue,
	Practice using (applying) your understanding of all three: literary elements, figurative language, and stylistic devices,
	Score and evaluate your answers.

Now, write the score you earned on the items you just practiced.
*1 point for each correct answer
*2 points for each correct answer)

Item		Possible Score	My Score Was:
1.	Short Answer - character in story: Weep No More, My Lady	2, 1, or 0
2.	Short Answer - figurative language in story: Weep No More, My Lady	2, 1, or 0
3.	Multiple Choice - setting, character, conflict, climax in story: Slaves No More	5*
4.	Short Answers - explain irony in: The Ransom of Red Chief	14*
5.	Multiple Choice - plot elements and character in story: The Ransom of Red Chief	5*
6.	Extended Response - point of view in story: The Ransom of Red Chief	4,3,2,1
7.	Extended Response - vocab and figurative language in poem: Dreams	4,3,2,1
TOTAL: (36 possible)

Apply your learning:

Think about how your learning will help your reading skills. What book are you currently reading? Choose a literary element you practiced in this lesson and apply it to your book. Tell your teacher all about it. For example, you might tell about the setting in your story, or the plot, the characters, or the conflict. You might explain some irony in the story, or how the author used figurative language.

Reflect on your learning:

Think for a few minutes about what you learned in this lesson. How do you think you are a stronger reader now? What are some tools you have to help you understand the different parts of a story? What new skills do you have to help you understand what you read? What do you still need to work on? Write a note about how smart you are!!

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